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Mark Brus

Editor-in-Chief of CaughtOffside. Mark is a highly experienced transfer news journalist, having worked with major national newspapers in the UK before taking on the lead role at CaughtOffside. He has been instrumental in recruiting the very best football journalists for CaughtOffside (including Fabrizio Romano, Christian Falk, Charles Watts and Alfredo Pedulla) and, alongside Fabrizio Romano, founded 'the Daily Briefing', which is the #1 football newsletter on Substack.

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Talks held: Manchester United lining up surprise transfer raid on rivals Man City
Manchester United have reportedly held talks over signing highly-rated Manchester City youngster Kasen Brown for this summer. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP...
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Aleksandar Stankovic and Mikel Arteta
“Already making plans” – Fabrizio Romano drops major update on Arsenal & Man Utd transfer target
Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has provided a major update on the future of Aleksandar Stankovic amid links with Arsenal and Manchester...
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Endrick in action for Real Madrid
Arsenal & Spurs given transfer update on “spectacular” star with 6 G/A in last 6 games
Arsenal and Tottenham are reportedly among the potential transfer suitors for Endrick this summer, but Real Madrid insist he’s not for sale....
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Liam Rosenior and Pep Guardiola
Chelsea & Man City still determined to sign 19 G/A sensation despite recent development
Chelsea and Manchester City are reportedly both still keen to pursue the transfer of Igor Thiago despite him signing a new contract...
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Rodri was a worthy Ballon d'Or
Possible boost for Arsenal as Manchester City star charged and facing potential ban
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been charged by the Football Association for recent comments questioning the integrity of Premier League referees . ...
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Andrea Berta already working on exciting Arsenal summer signing in attack
Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta has reportedly already requested information on Inter Milan striker Pio Esposito. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR...
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National team manager “optimistic” about Arsenal star’s chances of making the World Cup
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has spoken about Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino’s chances of being fit in time for the 2026...
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the draw vs Brentford
“Who could predict…” – Arsenal fans won’t like Mikel Arteta’s “unfortunate” transfer claim
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made a slightly unconvincing claim about the decision to send Ethan Nwaneri out on loan to Marseille...
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Tottenham open talks over underwhelming manager who hasn’t won a trophy since 2013
Tottenham have reportedly had first contacts over hiring Igor Tudor as their new manager, according to reliable journalist Matteo Moretto. DOWNLOAD THE...
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Bayern Munich players warming up
“We’ll talk again” – Arsenal target has left door open for summer transfer after January talks
Arsenal look likely to have the chance again to sign Bayern Munich central midfielder Leon Goretzka in the summer, according to Christian...
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Mikel Arteta looks on during Brentford vs Arsenal
New Kevin De Bruyne closer to Arsenal despite transfer interest from Man United & others
Arsenal may reportedly be in the strongest position for the potential transfer of AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit at the moment. DOWNLOAD...
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Scotland manager Steve Clarke looks on
Newcastle United star makes decision on which country to represent at 2026 World Cup
Steve Clarke has confirmed that Newcastle United winger Harvey Barnes will not be switching to playing for Scotland in order to make...
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